Christopher Jones

Hi there, my name is Chris! I've just finished a two-year contract teaching English to two Grade 6 classes in Wuhan, China, as part of an International Program. Before that, I was a School Principal at the American School of Murcia in Spain, where I managed twenty-two staff. Even while leading the school, I still taught within the classroom, as being a teacher is my passion. That experience as school principal really cemented how important differentiation and personalised learning is. Every child learns differently, and my job is to make sure lessons work for them—within a broad, balanced curriculum. As an ex-school principal, I am passionate about a child's safety and the progress that they make in every lesson. At the end of the day, I want every child to full potential. I adapt my teaching to fit their learning styles, create a safe and supportive environment, and give them a real say in their own learning. I have high expectations, but I also give them the confidence and tools to meet them. I have experience with online teaching, using many different platforms, including, Showbie, Teams, Google Classroom, Google Hangout, Class Dojo, Nearpod and using many other software programs. I. I've been a teacher for 14 years with a PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) and UK QTS, and I've had 'outstanding' lesson observations throughout my career. I'm a team player, pretty gregarious, and totally committed to helping every pupil make real progress. Thanks for reading—hope to hear from you and teach your child very soon!